Looking for a free crochet hoodie pattern? Here are 22 of them: easy hoodies built from simple rectangles, oversized and cropped pullovers, a zip-up and a hooded cardigan, granny square and patchwork hoodies, baby and kids' hoodies (some with bear and fox ears) and two cozy hooded scarves. Every pattern is free in full on the designer's own site, with written rows and stitch counts and no sign-up. Most of the adult patterns come in sizes from XS to 5X, so there's something here for everyone on your list, including you.
Most of these are easier than they look: a back, a front and two sleeves made as flat panels, sewn together, with the hood worked onto the neckline last. For each pattern I've noted sizes, yarn, hook and construction. Some designers sell an optional ad-free PDF, but the full pattern is free on the page.
Easy hoodies made from rectangles and panels
The best place to start: flat pieces in one or two simple stitches, with almost no shaping.
Riptide Granny Hoodie — Mama In A Stitch. An oversized granny-stitch hoodie in Lion Brand Mandala Ombre (worsted) on a 6mm (J) hook, sized S to 5XL. The body is three rectangle panels and the sleeves are rectangles too, and the hood is worked straight onto the sweater. Rated easy-plus; the ombre yarn does the colour work.
Alamosa Hoodie — Mama In A Stitch. An open-front hooded cardigan with pockets, in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (super bulky) on an 11.5mm (P) hook, sizes S to XL. Every piece is a single crochet rectangle, so it builds up fast.
Harvest Hooded Sweater — Mason Jar Yarn Designs. A relaxed pullover in Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (worsted) on a 6mm (J) hook, sized XS to 5X with 4 to 6 inches of ease. Two panels are worked bottom up in front-loop half double crochet, then seamed. Rated advanced beginner.
Crochet Hoodie — KnitcroAddict. A women's hoodie in light-weight cotton (ICE Yarns Organic Baby Cotton) on a 5mm hook, sizes XS to XXL. The back, front and sleeves are half double crochet panels, with a two-colour section, and the hood is worked onto the neckline. Step-by-step photos included.
Butterbeer Pullover — E&P Crochet. A soft hoodie with a front pocket, in Lion Brand Homespun (bulky) on a 6mm hook, sizes XS to XL. It starts with a foundation half double crochet row, and every panel is plain hdc.
Dawg Hoodie — The Crochet Dude. A classic hooded sweatshirt with a kangaroo pocket, in sizes S to XXL (42 to 50 inch chest). Designed in a medium (4) yarn that's now discontinued, so swap in any worsted, on a 5mm (H) hook. It uses an alternating sc and dc pattern with set-in sleeves. Rated intermediate; a good pick for crochet gifts for men.
Oversized and trendy pullovers
Boxy, slouchy and made for layering. Size down for a closer fit.
Happy At Home Hoodie — E&P Crochet. A relaxed lounge hoodie in Lion Brand Coboo (light, cotton-bamboo) on a 4mm hook, in sizes XS to 5X. Front and back panels are half double crochet with single crochet ribbing, and the hood goes on last.
Bonfire Beach Hoodie — E&P Crochet. A lightweight, slightly boxy hoodie in Lion Brand Oh Baby Organic (fine) on a 3.5mm hook, nine sizes from XS to 5X. The panels are worked bottom up and the sleeves are worked top down in the round, all in hdc. A four-part video is included.
Cozy Campfire Striped Hoodie — Joy of Motion Crochet. A striped pullover with a pocket, in Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek (worsted) on 4mm and 5.5mm hooks. It uses half double crochet in the back bar. Rated easy. Sizes XS to L are free on the page; XL to 3XL are in the paid PDF.
Crochet Hoodie Pattern — Off the Beaten Hook. A textured hoodie with a drawstring hood, in nine sizes from XS to 5XL, in worsted cotton on 5mm and 5.5mm hooks. The body is worked as a tube in turned rounds (so fewer seams), then split for the front and back. Texture comes from a forked cluster stitch, and there's a video.
Zip-ups and hooded cardigans
Prefer something that opens at the front? For more open styles, see our free crochet cardigan patterns.
Taylen Hoodie — Cactus & Lace Designs. An oversized zip-up in Yarn Bee Bambootiful (DK) on a 6mm (J) hook, sizes XS to 5XL. It uses the spider stitch (just sc and chains), with cuffed sleeves and an enclosed hood drawstring. Zipper optional; rated easy.
Waverly Hooded Cardigan — Meghan Makes Do. A hooded cardigan in Lion Brand ZZ Twist on a 5mm (H) hook, sizes XS to 5XL. The back is worked bottom up, the fronts are worked top down from the shoulders, and the sleeves and hood are picked up, so there's very little seaming.
Granny square and patchwork hoodies
Granny squares are portable, scrap-friendly and very on-trend. New to them? Start with our crochet granny square patterns.
Crochet Patchwork Hoodie — Colour Ceilidh Crochet. A hooded cardigan with a big fairy-tale hood, made from 78 or 93 small hdc squares in Stylecraft Special DK and Batik DK. Two sizes, XS–L and XL–2X. You join them by following a layout diagram. Rated beginner, with a video, and a great stash-buster.
Hooded Granny Square Vest — Mama In A Stitch. A sleeveless hoodie made of classic three-round granny squares, with pockets and a hood, in Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca on a 5.25mm (I) hook, sizes S to XXL. Rated easy-plus. Love the sleeveless look? See our crochet vest patterns.
Baby and kids' hoodies
Little hoodies work up fast, and several have animal ears. For a matching topper, see our crochet baby hat patterns and crochet animal hat patterns.
Toddler Hoodie — ChristaCoDesign. A button-front hoodie for 12 to 18 months, in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton on a G hook. It's made from a couple of double crochet rectangles, with the sleeves picked up and post-stitch cuffs.
Striped Summer Baby Hoodie — Moogly. A sleeveless baby hoodie in Lion Brand Baby Soft (light) on a 4mm (G) hook, in 0–6 and 6–12 months. It's worked top down from the yoke in double crochet, with single crochet stripes.
Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie — Moogly. A pullover hoodie in Red Heart Soft (worsted) on a 6mm (J) hook, in sizes 6, 12 and 18 months and 2T. It's worked top down and joined in the round, with a "leaping" double crochet stripe and post-stitch ribbing.
Hug Me Bear Hooded Sweater — Blue Star Crochet. A fluffy kids' hoodie with bear ears, sizes 3, 4 and 6 years, in a chunky chenille on a 6mm hook. The original yarn is discontinued; the designer suggests Bernat Velvet instead.
Kids Cabled Hoodie — Love Life Yarn. A classic cabled hoodie in sizes 2 to 10, in Malabrigo Twist on 5mm and 6mm hooks. It's half double crochet with front-post cables, with a buttoned placket. Rated intermediate.
Baby Fox Sweater — Krissy's Over The Mountain Crochet. A 3–6 month sweater with fox ears on the hood and an optional flower crown, in about 300 yards of worsted yarn on a 5mm (H) hook. The yoke is worked in rows, then in rounds below the armholes. Rated intermediate.
Hooded scarves (scoodies)
A hood with no sleeves to fit: an easy gift when you don't know someone's size. Pair it with our cowl and infinity scarf patterns.
Granny's Hood — Jessie At Home. A granny-square scarf with a hood made from quarter-circle grannies and squares, joined as you go, in Sugar Bush Bold (worsted) on a 4.5mm hook. One size, pre-teen to adult. Rated easy. The page doesn't give a total square count, so lay the scarf around your shoulders as you go and stop when it's long enough.
Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie — Moogly. A hood with cat ears, plus a scarf with pockets and paw appliqués, in super bulky yarn (or worsted held double) on 5mm and 6.5mm hooks. Child/tween and adult hood sizes, with the scarf length set by the wearer's arm span.
Frequently asked questions
Is a crochet hoodie hard for a beginner?
Not if you choose a panel-built pattern. The Riptide Granny Hoodie, the Alamosa, the Harvest Hooded Sweater and the Butterbeer Pullover all use one simple stitch worked in rectangles. The only new skills are seaming and working the hood onto the neckline.
How much yarn do I need for a crochet hoodie?
An adult hoodie usually takes roughly 1,200 to 2,000 yards of worsted yarn, more for an oversized fit, and a baby hoodie roughly 300 to 500. Check the pattern, make a gauge swatch (our hook size chart helps), and buy an extra skein from the same dye lot.
What is the best yarn for a crochet hoodie?
Soft worsted acrylic is easy to wash and kind to beginners. Cotton blends are cooler, and chenille or super bulky yarns make the coziest, fastest hoodies. Our yarn weights guide explains each weight.
How long does it take to crochet a hoodie?
A super bulky hoodie can take a weekend or two. A worsted adult hoodie usually takes 20 to 40 hours, and a baby hoodie can be done in a few evenings.
More cozy crochet to wear
Once your hoodie is off the hook, browse our free crochet sweater patterns for pullovers without a hood, or throw on a crochet poncho. Top it off with a winter beanie or a matching hat and scarf set. And if your hoodie needs a matching blanket, see our chunky crochet blanket patterns.
